# Dippable Ice Cream Cones Baskin-Robbins' New Cone Dippers Allow for Complete Customization By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-dippers References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/10/baskin-robbins-tests-ice-cream-cones-that-you-dip-yourself.html) & [cookingpanda](http://www.cookingpanda.com/story/food/2016/10/13/baskin-robbins-new-ice-cream-dippers-look-delicious) [Baskin-Robbins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-mega-stuf-cone) recently began testing a new dessert called Cone Dippers, which give customers the power to customize their very own ice cream treat. With the rising popularity of over-the-top ice cream creations, the new dessert allows customers to add as many toppings as they like. The new Cone Dippers consist of an [ice cream cone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone) of the customer's choice, paired with a cup of toppings. There are many different toppings to choose from, including chocolate-rich treats such as M&M minis and [Oreo cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-dippers), as well as more simple additions such as rainbow sprinkles and chopped almonds. Once the customer receives their cup of toppings, they can dip the cone themselves, which adds a fun and interactive element to the traditional ice cream shop experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows customers to create their own customized desserts with a wide range of toppings and flavors. - **Interactive Food Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new dining experiences where customers can actively participate in the preparation or customization of their meals. - **Over-the-top Food Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage the trend of extravagant and visually stunning food creations by offering unique, over-the-top desserts that capture customers' attention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ice Cream Shops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the traditional ice cream shop experience by introducing interactive elements and customization options like Baskin-Robbins' Cone Dippers. - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive food experiences into restaurant concepts to attract customers seeking novel dining experiences. - **Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a self-service counter in grocery stores where customers can create their own customizable dessert creations with a variety of toppings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Layered Sundae Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes.md) - [Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-cake-dipped-cone.md) - [Caramel-Dipped Waffle Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-dipped-waffle-cone.md) - [Cookie Crumble Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-monster-dipped-cone.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Churro-Inspired Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-dipped-cone.md) - [Cotton Candy Dipped Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-cotton-candy-cone.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Sandwich Cookie-Stuffed Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-mega-stuf-cone.md)